Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) favors this passing hand during a break in the action in the 4th quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field after he threw an interception to San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason (20), the play when Cutler broke his thumb.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) favors this passing hand during a break in the action in the 4th quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field after he threw an interception to San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason (20), the play when Cutler broke his thumb. (Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Lovie Smith confirmed Monday that quarterback Jay Cutler is sidelined with a broken thumb on his right throwing hand but said he was unsure of the outlook. "Jay does have a right thumb fracture," Smith said during an appearance on WBBM-AM 780. "He hurt it on the tackle on the...